Author Topic: How do I remove the mist from the glass when shooting close up? (Read 4559 times)

Sky · « **on:** January 25, 2022, 09:36 »

For example, when we put ice in a whiskey glass, the glass fogs up. I used a blow dryer to prevent the condensation in the glass, it works, but this time the ice melts very quickly.
Artificial ice degrades the quality of the photo, so I use real ice.
Do you have any suggestions for this shoot?

Hannafate · « **Reply #1 on:** January 25, 2022, 09:48 »

Wax the glass first. There will be very little condensation.

Sky · « **Reply #2 on:** January 25, 2022, 10:29 »

My friend, it is unclear how this method will result.
This cannot be the commonly used method.
Or really everyone uses a blow dryer and you will need to have a lot of ice with you for this.

Mantis · « **Reply #3 on:** January 25, 2022, 11:30 »

There are different qualities of prop ice. Some look like crap and other are very realistic.

I use these: https://www.hollywoodexpendables.com/product/ice-cube-prop-acrylic-10pk/

Photobomb · « **Reply #4 on:** January 25, 2022, 11:55 »

Also see:
https://setshop.com/trengove-ice-cubes/

pancaketom · « **Reply #5 on:** January 25, 2022, 12:12 »

I guess if you shot in a cold place (outside in the winter or a walk in freezer) or very dry air you might not get the condensation either. Of course you might have other issues to deal with.

Uncle Pete · « **Reply #6 on:** January 25, 2022, 12:22 »

Quote from: Sky on January 25, 2022, 09:36

For example, when we put ice in a whiskey glass, the glass fogs up. I used a blow dryer to prevent the condensation in the glass, it works, but this time the ice melts very quickly.
Artificial ice degrades the quality of the photo, so I use real ice.
Do you have any suggestions for this shoot?

Yes - fake ice.

Quote from: Mantis on January 25, 2022, 11:30

There are different qualities of prop ice. Some look like crap and other are very realistic.

I use these: https://www.hollywoodexpendables.com/product/ice-cube-prop-acrylic-10pk/

Quote from: PhotoBomb on January 25, 2022, 11:55

Also see:
https://setshop.com/trengove-ice-cubes/

But there are others. Anyone who did skin diving (which has much prettier names now) spit into the mask before going down.

The starch and sugars in a potato can act as a fog repellent. Cut a potato in half and rub the exposed half on your windows/windshield. (glass of product) Wipe off any excess potato juice.

Use anti-fog lens spray.

But personally, I like the idea of fake ice which anyone can reuse indefinitely.

eBay: 20pcs Artificial Ice Cubes US $6.99 free shipping, which is much better than Trengrove as far as cost goes.

Lighting test shot. It's an acrylic cube, not a fake "ice cube".

cascoly · « **Reply #7 on:** January 25, 2022, 13:23 »

rather than spray, get an anti-fog cloth from any ski shop

Sky · « **Reply #8 on:** January 25, 2022, 13:31 »

Thanks guys for your valuable comments.
I just did an experiment with potatoes and the result is very successful.

Only a trace of the potato remained, other than that there was no mist.

To completely remove this trace, I will add water to a small bowl, extract the juice from the potato, wet the glass with this water, and then let it dry.
Fake ice might work too but I'll try this potato method.